Partner Derril B. Jordan to Speak in Saratoga

Jul 27, 2026 | Insights, News

Patterson Real Bird & Rasmussen LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Derril B. Jordan will serve as a panelist at the Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga, taking place August 10 through 12, 2026, at the Saratoga Hilton in Saratoga Springs, New York.

Derril will join an accomplished panel of legal, regulatory, and industry leaders for the session, Examine the Rapid Rise of Prediction Markets, examining one of the most significant and rapidly evolving issues facing the gaming industry today.

As prediction markets continue to expand, discussion will explore the legal and regulatory questions surrounding these emerging platforms, including the intersection of financial markets, technology, and sports wagering.

Panelists will examine topics such as regulatory jurisdiction, consumer protections, market integrity, and the broader implications for the future of legalized gaming.

The panel will be moderated by Kim Copp, Partner at Taft Law Firm, and will feature:

  • Derril B. Jordan, Partner, Patterson Real Bird & Rasmussen LLP
  • Chelsea Davis, Deputy Secretary for Gaming, Cannabis, and Alcohol, New York State Governor’s Office
  • William Gotimer, William G. Gotimer, Jr. Law Practice and Business Consultancy
  • Katie Neer, Of Counsel, Dickinson & Avella, PLLC
  • Dan Ullman, Partner, Orrick

The firm is proud to have its attorneys contributing their knowledge and experience at national conferences. Derril’s participation reflects Patterson Real Bird & Rasmussen LLP’s commitment to engaging in important conversations surrounding emerging legal issues that affect Tribal governments, gaming, and economic development.

To learn more about Derril Jordan, visit here.

For more information about the Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga, including the conference agenda and registration, visit the conference website.

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